A maxed out entry of over 100 rally cars will bring another season of motorsport at Oulton Park to a close on Saturday 7 November, as the Salford Van Hire Neil Howard Stage Rally & Fireworks delivers a full day of entertainment.
The event acts as the opening round of the 2026/27 Protyre Circuit Rally Championship, which revs into life around the picturesque Cheshire circuit. Crews will take on eight bespoke stages, as Oulton Park is transformed into a rallying paradise.
Parts of the venue not commonly used for competition will be utilised, with challenging obstacles such as chicanes, areas of the circuit run in reverse, and of course, the event’s famous water splash providing plenty of thrills and spills.
The entry is headlined by reigning Circuit Rally champion Michael Igoe, who switches from his recognisable Citroën C3 Rally2 to a Skoda Fabia Rally2 car for this event. Igoe is partnered by Kirsty Riddick, who is stepping into the seat of his usual co-driver Will Atkins. The pair are sure to be challenged by last year’s runners-up John Griffiths and Emma Morrison, who also pilot a Skoda Rally2 machine, in their distinctive white and green colour scheme.
There’s a hugely varied pack of rally machinery giving chase too, with traditional favourites such as Ford Escorts, Subaru Imprezas and Peugeot 205s aplenty, while more unique entries include a Porsche GT3 and a GTM Libra. Click here to view the full seeded entry list.
There’s loads going on away from the track action too, headlined by a spectacular bonfire and fireworks display that will light up the Cheshire sky to round out the season in style.
Additional entertainment throughout the day includes a rally-inspired car display featuring iconic models from Subaru and Mitsubishi, while an artisan market will bring a fantastic selection of locally produced food, drink and gifts. There’s plenty of family fun with simulator experiences, arts and crafts, face painting and a paid funfair too!
Tickets for the event are still available in advance, priced at £22 for adults, with additional discounts for teenagers aged 13-15 and free entry for children under-13. For more information and to book, click here. Advance sales end at 4pm on Thursday 5 November, after which tickets will be available upon arrival at gate prices.